Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation

10/28/2025

Today, Tara Wilkinson and Andrew Csafordi, Co-Owners and Artists at ANDARA Gallery are proud to announce that their beloved annual "HOLIDAY PHOTO IN THE BARN" program will be transitioning over to The Eddie Farm & Hotel for the 2025 Holiday season … and beyond.

What began as a way to bring isolated people together safely to make cherished holiday memories during the Covid pandemic … grew over 5 years resulting in over 3,000 people (and countless pets) being photographed at ANDARA Gallery’s annual “Holiday Photo in the Barn” event … raising over $35,000 for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation.

We have loved every minute of our five years hosting this special holiday fundraiser! The program has grown so much and now requires more energy and resources. We couldn’t be more thrilled to hand the reins of this beautiful annual tradition over to the stewardship of Alex Portman and Michael von Teichman at The Eddie Hotel and Farm … the epitome of “Christmas in the County”. We know their team will do a great job continuing this treasured tradition for County residents and visitors in support of our beloved hospital. Thank you to each and every visitor who came for a HPIB these past five years. It was truly an honour to help you make memories with your family, friends, colleagues and pets!

We will continue to focus on creating, exhibiting and selling contemporary fine art paintings, photography, digital art and ceramics year-round from our colourful ANDARA Gallery - named one of Ontario’s Top 10 Best Art Galleries by TripAdvisor earlier this year. Our upcoming holiday art show and sale, “LUMINOUS” will run November 15th through December 6th and December 16th to 23rd from 11 AM to 5 PM.

The 6th Annual “Holiday Photos at The Red Barn” will take place at its new location, The Eddie Hotel and Farm at 15786 Loyalist Parkway (between Bloomfield and Wellington) in Prince Edward County … Thursdays through Sundays between Noon and 6 PM starting on Thursday, December 4th and running through Sunday, December 21st, 2025.

You can now book your photo time slot for this year's "Holiday Photos at The Red Barn" online at www.theeddie.ca/holiday-photo-in-the-barn. All donations will continue to be in support of our beloved PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation's "Back the Build" campaign.

PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Holiday Photo in the Barn Founders and ANDARA Gallery Co-Owners, Andrew Csafordi and Tara Wilkinson, celebrate the transition of their annual fundraiser over to The Eddie Hotel and Farm in Prince Edward County with (Centre) Nancy Parks, PECMHF Back the Build Chairperson and (R), the Eddie’s Co-Owners, Michael von Teichman and Alex Portman. Photo Credit: Staff, The Eddie Hotel and Farm.

10/28/2025

The results are in, and it was a swinging success! ⛳

The inaugural Partners in Pink Golf Tournament raised $64,000 in support of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation!

Breast cancer touches so many lives — and hearing the heartfelt stories of why people chose to play for the cause made the day even more meaningful. 💗

Funds raised will help purchase a new digital mammography machine for the new County hospital — an essential tool for early breast cancer detection.

Thank you to our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who made the day unforgettable. Together, we’re helping ensure the best care is available close to home.

10/27/2025

C'mon PEC! Let's come together to raise some funds for our new hospital!

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Tim, of Bsst Total Auto, to raise some funds for the new hospital. Tim was very gracious in donating these two pieces of artwork that he painted himself. Starting tomorrow (Tuesday, October 28th) we will be selling $2.00 tickets at each of our tills for two weeks with all proceeds going to the new hospital. We will draw our winners on Tuesday November 10th and will announce the winners on Facebook.

10/24/2025

🩺✨ Care Champion Recognition – Dr. Jared Coyne ✨🩺

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Jared Coyne, who has been recognized as a Care Champion for his attentive and compassionate care.

💬 “Thank you for looking after my in-laws.”
— Grateful Donor

This short but heartfelt message says it all—Dr. Coyne's dedication leaves a lasting impact on patients and their families. Whether it’s through expert medical care or a kind word during a difficult time, his efforts make a real difference. 💙

Honour the healthcare professional who made a difference in your life. A donation in their name is a meaningful way to say thank you and support local care in our community.

👉 www.pecmhf.ca

Our Hospital. Our Legacy.

10/22/2025

Your generosity powers local healthcare! 🙌

We’re proud to share our 2025 Community Report — a reflection of what we’ve accomplished together to strengthen care close to home.

📖 Read it here: PECMHF Community Report 2025 -https://irp.cdn-website.com/6d389803/files/uploaded/PECMHF+Community+Report+2025-FINAL.pdf

10/17/2025

💙 Thank you, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160! 💙

We’re so grateful to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 in Wellington for their $3,000 Poppy Fund grant to help purchase a new mammography machine for our new hospital!

For 12 years, Branch 160 has supported local health care — funding essential equipment like an X-ray machine, CT scanner, and smart beds. With this latest gift, their total giving has surpassed $25,000! 👏

The new mammography machine will bring advanced 3D breast imaging to our community, helping detect cancers earlier and provide clearer, more accurate results — ensuring the best care, close to home. 💕

Thank you to everyone who supports the annual Poppy Campaign — your generosity makes a lasting impact right here in Prince Edward County. 🌺

10/15/2025

✨ Honouring the lasting generosity of Merrial Leslie ✨

Born in 1935, Merrial built her life around love, community, and care. For more than 26 years, she supported the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation — making 30 gifts that helped purchase essential medical equipment for our Care Champions.

Today, we are honoured to share that Merrial’s generosity continues through a $100,000 legacy gift from her estate. Her thoughtfulness ensures our hospital will continue to provide high-quality care, close to home, for years to come.

💙 Legacy Giving — also known as planned giving — helps keep our hospital equipped with the tools and technology needed to serve our community. Anyone can make a lasting impact through a gift in their Will or life insurance policy.

➡️ Learn how to create your legacy of care: www.pecmhf.ca/planned-giving

10/14/2025

Congratulations to France Porter, a dedicated Registered Nurse on the 2 South Inpatient Unit at PECMH, who has been recognized as a Care Champion by an anonymous donor! 🎉

France is celebrated for her incredible work ethic, compassionate care, and outstanding teamwork. Whether supporting patients or lending a hand to colleagues during busy times, France consistently goes above and beyond to create a positive and caring environment. 💙

You can honour a healthcare worker who made a difference in your life too. A donation in their name supports exceptional care close to home.

👉 www.pecmhf.ca

Our Hospital. Our Legacy.

10/10/2025

Don’t miss this great event happening tomorrow!

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10/10/2025

Still smiling from yesterday’s incredible Partners in Pink Golf Tournament! 🎀⛳

Thank you to all the golfers, sponsors, and prize donors who showed up in full pink power to support breast cancer awareness and help raise funds for a new digital mammography machine for our new County Hospital. 💖

You didn’t just play golf — you helped bring us one step closer to $1 million and a future of early detection and better outcomes for local patients.

A special shout-out to our incredible Golf Committee and our Partners in Pink Title Sponsors — Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co., Scotiabank Global Markets, and The Oberste Family — and to our valued Pink Ribbon Champion and Pink Tee Supporter sponsors. Your generosity and partnership are truly the heart of this event. 💕

We can’t wait to do it again next year! 🩷

10/10/2025

10/02/2025

McDonald's Hospital Day is today!

Grab a Big Mac, McChicken or Coffee (M-XL) at the Picton McDonald's and help support exceptional patient care at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.